Rebecca Deasy
About Rebecca Deasy
Rebecca Deasy is a Patient Model Derivation Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in cancer research and has contributed to the development of patient cell models to improve healthcare outcomes.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Rebecca Deasy serves as the Patient Model Derivation Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the development of patient-derived models that contribute to advancements in cancer research. Her work aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of diseases, aligning with the institute's mission to improve healthcare outcomes through innovative research.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Rebecca Deasy has a significant history with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she worked in various capacities. From 2015 to 2020, she was an Associated Researcher, contributing to important research initiatives. Prior to that, she served as a Scientific Researcher for 10 months in 2014 to 2015. Her contributions during these years included the development of patient cell models that are integral to cancer research efforts.
Education and Academic Background
Rebecca Deasy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Medicinal Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Translational Oncology at the same institution from 2013 to 2014. This academic foundation supports her research focus and her aspiration to improve healthcare outcomes through molecular biology.
Research Experience at Other Institutions
Before her current role, Rebecca Deasy gained diverse research experience. She worked as a Graduate Researcher at Trinity College Dublin from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she held a position as a Research Associate at the University of Calgary for three months in 2012. This varied experience has equipped her with a broad skill set in research methodologies.